LILIES FOR GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE 
Note: Fall Sowing period indicates September 1 to December 1; Winter, 
December 1 to March 1; Spring, March 1 to June 1. 
Hot Bed sowing indicates hot bed or greenhouse with night temperature of 
60 degrees F. 
Lily seed germination period in these tables is based upon first appearance of 
top growth from time of sowing. Many of the slower species germinate under¬ 
ground a considerable time before showing top growth. 
Germination is dependent upon condition of the seed, weather, time and loca¬ 
tion of the sowing. A variance of these factors will affect the germination periods 
noted above, same having been determined under conditions in our nursery. 
UNUSUAL SEED SPECIALTIES 
Flower Cabbage (Ornamental Flower Kale). As agents for a Japanese seed 
house, we are pleased to offer fresh crop seed of this unusual plant for spring 
delivery. The heads, produced are many hued, some with green margined white 
leaves, others reddish purple, rosy purple and with pink or white margins. The 
leaves are beautifully fringed and frilled. Attractive as a pot plant for fall decor¬ 
ation or in the garden where it should be grown as an annual. Culture same as 
for ordinary cabbage. Best sown April to June for early fall heads or later for 
Christmas use in the greenhouse. Avoid overly rich soil, a rather lean mixture 
produces more attractive heads. Extra Improved Mixed Seed, per packet, 50c. 
Japanese Morning Glory. Named varieties of giant flowered Japanese morn¬ 
ing glories in separate colors ranging from white to deep purple. Flowers are 
often 8 inches in diameter and of fine texture. The following colors are available: 
white, dark purple, lavender, brown, blue, salmon, red (3 shades), red and white 
variegated, and pink. Sow in early spring in hot bed or greenhouse or outdoors 
in May where they are to flower. Should have a sunny position and plenty of 
water in dry weather. As som6 colors germinate slowly it is best to file or nick 
the seed coat before sowing. May also be grown as a pot plant by keeping the 
runners pinched back or trained on a small trellis. Original packets, 15c each, 
two for 25c. Collection of 12 packets (all different) for $1.25. 
Note: Morning glories do not come absolutely true from seed. However, all 
variations prove very attractive. 
SPRAY AND DUSTING MATERIALS 
In answer to the requests of many of our customers we have arranged to offer 
materials for the prevention and control of Botrytis disease which often damaqes 
Lily plantings, particularly during damp spring weather. The materials we list 
have been used on our own plantings over a period of years with entire success 
and we can fully recommend their effectiveness when properly applied. The 
disease mentioned is a fungoid condition caused by Botrytis elliptica. It can be 
identified by the appearance of watery, brownish spots on the foliage which if 
allowed to go uncared for will spread rapidly over the plant and to other lilies in 
the proximity. To prevent the occurrence of the disease is of course most desirable 
and to this end we advise spraying of the plants with "Sulreso" followed by a 
dusting with "Bordusto", a bordeaux dust. This should be done every week to 
ten days from the time the spikes appear above the ground in the spring until dry, 
settled weather is assured. It is particularly essential that the spray and dust be 
applied after heavy rains which would wash off the previous application. 
The spread of Botrytis is checked by high temperatures and dry weather, 
hence it is not necessary to continue the treatment during mid-summer when mean 
temperatures rise above 65-70 degrees F. The conditions most agreeable to its 
spread are the rainy spring days and nights when the thermometer reads between 
55 and 65 degrees F. and it is at this period that proper attention to prevention or 
control should be given. The "Sulreso" spray is used to coat the plant so that the 
spores of Botrytis are unable to germinate. The "Bordusto" dust prevents re-infec¬ 
tion from outside sources. The proper application of the spray and dust is im- 
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